Don't miss this Forest for the trees. Adorable 3 bed, 1 bath brick cottage on the edge of Watts Hillandale is ready to receive you! Well maintained with classic details like real hardwood floors, this house also sports a snazzy renovated kitchen and spruced up bathroom. Spacious lot sits up off the street with a generous and usable backyard. Vintage carport is perfect for storing your treasures, parking your car, or dressing up as an outdoor party pad. Come take a look, you won't find a better value for the location! Amazing proximity to Duke, Downtown, 9th St and a $1.50 Costco Combo.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$302Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Sam Poole• Nest Realty of the Triangle
Bought with Darlene & Doug Harrings, The Tallest Team in the Triangle Harrings• The Douglas Realty Group
Est. $1,816 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1811 Forest Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TMLS #10148983
Aug 5, 2026
Sold
$300,000
$302/sq ft
Jul 3, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 15, 2026
Relisted
—
Jun 15, 2026
Price Changed
$320,000
$322/sq ft
Jun 9, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 10, 2026
Price Changed
$325,000
$327/sq ft
Feb 26, 2026
Listed
$349,000
$351/sq ft
TMLS #2089071
Nov 3, 2016
Sold
$154,000
$155/sq ft
Sep 14, 2016
Pending
—
Sep 9, 2016
Listed
$150,000
$151/sq ft
+9
Cute brick ranch home in desirable area. Refinished hardwood floors, new roof, counter tops and porch rails are among the updates completed. Move in ready. Great opportunity for first time home owner or investor.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,942 (+44.8%)
$175,500 + $121,327
$296,827
2024
$2,032 (+6.5%)
$175,500 + $121,327
$296,827
2023
$1,908 (+2.3%)
$35,130 + $110,545
$145,675
2022
$1,865 (+0.5%)
$35,130 + $110,545
$145,675
2021
$1,856 (+2.4%)
$35,130 + $110,545
$145,675
2020
$1,812
$35,130 + $110,545
$145,675
2019
$1,812 (+3.2%)
$35,130 + $110,545
$145,675
2018
$1,756 (+0.7%)
$32,202 + $97,229
$129,431
2017
$1,743 (+15.3%)
$32,202 + $97,229
$129,431
2016
$1,512 (+22.6%)
$32,202 + $84,057
$116,259
2014
$1,233 (+3.1%)
$15,808 + $73,326
$89,134
2013
$1,196 (+2.3%)
$15,808 + $73,326
$89,134
2012
$1,169 (+0.7%)
$15,808 + $73,326
$89,134
2011
$1,162
$15,808 + $73,326
$89,134
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
988
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Durham County
APN
127820
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
RU-5
Residential Urban Districts
The RU Districts are established to provide for orderly urban residential development and redevelopment. A limited number of nonresidential uses are allowed, subject to the restrictions necessary to preserve the character of the urban neighborhood. Such uses should have convenient access to arterial streets and nearby civic, commercial or employment uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Nov 3, 2016 • Final
Building
Perform structural restoration on a single-family home.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Directions: From Downtown Durham, head west down Main St. Turn Right onto Buchanan Blvd. Continue onto Guess Rd. Left onto Forest Rd. House is on your left.
Latitude: 36.025157
Longitude: -78.918214
Postal Code: 27705
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Community Information
Senior Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 988
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Durham County
APN: 127820
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
In Hall, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2026-08-05
Documents Change Timestamp: 2026-02-26T20:45:48Z
Photos Change Timestamp: 2026-02-26T20:45:48Z
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-06-15T17:57:36Z
Listing Price Information
Previous List Price: 325000.0
Around this home
Schools
E K Powe Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Brogden Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Riverside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Durham, NC • 27705
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$287,000 – $347,000
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